A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2975441 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2976835 epoch_slot_no: 17635 block_no: 2975302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1317 time: 2019-08-13 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e54e2cdc76f3c421406505face530f2d44430b6d04500875837ab8e29d0be82Block Operator
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